NudgePOV

I put my hair straitener down when I heard my phone ring in the other room. I unplugged it, not bothering to switch it off at the power point and rushed out of the bathroom.

"I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I'LL GE-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-ET I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-IT!" I screamed as I passed mum holding a basket full of washing in the hallway. She chuckled at me, shaking her head continuing down the centre hallway of our home.

When I reached my room I forced the door open and flung myself inside. I started to throw things through the air in search for my phone. I looked on my desk and groaned in annoyence when it wasn't there.

"Ah-huh!" I found it, under my bed. Not bothering to think of how it got there, I flipped it open, automatically putting it to my ear.

"Ye-e-e-ellow?" I greeted.

"I am a horrible girlfriend!" I heard Max groan from the other end.

"Max?" I asked, making sure it was her.

She sighed, "yeah, Nudge! What do I do? I will be broken if Fang break's up with me!"

"Woah, woah, woah. Slow down there, Max. What happened?" When she hesitated I added, "it can't be that bad!"

"I made-out with Zack," she blurted.

I paused, letting it sink. Not knowing what else to say, I replied, "oh,"

"Yeah. Oh." Max said. As she groaned I sighed, swapping hands to hold my phone. "I am such an idiot! Why would I do that? Why, Nudge?"

"No, no honey. It's fine. But, did you kiss him or did he kiss you?"

She thought for a moment, "he kissed me."

"Then it's fine! You left afterwards, right? He understands that you don't want anything. All's good!"

"No, Nudge! I kissed him back! I didn't stop for a breath or anything! We just kept going... I couldn't help it..." she whispered, on the edge of tears.

"Oh, God. Just... just..."

"Do I tell Fang?" she murmured.

I nodded, remembering she couldn't see me, "yes. That is essential. Do it before the dance, ok? All will be fine. Zack will back off, Fang will be yours forever, good?"

Max sighed, "yeah,"

I sighed after her, "good. Now, can I go finish my hair?"

She laughed, "I suppose. I'll see you later, Nudge."

MaxPOV

Once I hung up after Nudge, I slumped down onto my bed, staring at the ceiling, contemplating what I should do.

If I tell Fang, it could go two ways: he will understand, accept it and move on or he will freak, break up with me and never talk to me again, perhaps banish me from the band. I could not let that happen. The band, now was my life. I loved it and all the people in it were like my family, and I needed it to survive.

I could not let Fang find out, no matter what Nudge said. The kiss with Zack never happened and we will continue being happy.

My mind travelled to Sam, his threats, his warnings. They were stupid, pitiful. I couldn't imagine him doing anything to hurt me, especially since we had known each other so long and were so close. But it hurt me to see him like this, so ruined. I wanted to blame Angel, but I knew it was really his own fault for letting himself get to this stage.

Being so caught up in my thoughts, I didn't notice Ella walk into the room. I felt her sit down on the end of my bed, making me sit up to look over to her.

"What's up with you?" she asked, turning to face me and bringing her legs up on the bed, crossing them.

I sighed, "guy problems,"

She nodded, understanding. "What happened?"

I hesitated. Could I trust Ella, my own sister? I knew of her evil, her issues and how she could use any personal problems to hurt me. But, I wanted to trust her, to tell her.

"Zack kissed me,"

Ella's eyebrows rose, "when?"

"This afternoon. I'm so stupid," I put my head in my hands, leaning on my knees.

"You'll be fine. Fang'll understand, totally!"

I looked up, "you really think so?"

Ella nodded vigourisely, "definately!" I exhaled, relieved. "So," Ella continued, getting my attention again, "is Zack a good kisser?"

I rolled my eyes, "one of the best,"

She squealed, giggling and asking for more information.

I smiled, though I was not in the mood for another girl chat, I went along with it.